COST OF HAVING A UNION

COST OF HAVING A UNION

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We proudly serve communities across California—from Elk Grove to Mojave—providing reliable materials and building lasting relationships.

Being in a union can be expensive.

Union members have to pay:

Union dues
Additional fees the union charges
Special "assessments" the union charges
Fines (if you're found guilty of breaking union rules)

Several things influence how much you have to pay a union

(or whether you have to pay anything at all):

Employees have the opportunity to vote on whether to be represented by the Operating Engineers Local 3 union.

Notice to employees concerning the union’s lottery of promises and what to expect from the union during the election. CLICK HERE

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